perhaps the toughest mountain hunt in the world- walk in/walk out tahr. more pics

[BradLantz]

I am 42 years old, and I've never heard of a Kea

learn something new everyday !


great hunt and pics/story

[hill boy]

brad, I havent either.It takes a special person to take the time to take pics on such a challenging hunt.good job gentlemen.  

[Hud]

You know it is steep, when your vertical and on your hands and knees. It is beautiful country, for sure.

[kung fu kid]

Awesome photos, and story, too.  That sure is a beautiful area.  Thanks for sharing your hunt.

[Randy Morin]

Some wicked stuff there.  Really enjoyed your photos.  Good luck next time. Awesome.  

[ozy clint]

steve h-
i would go at the same time, 2nd week of may for 2 weeks. they rut in june but you can expect very unpredictable weather then, sometimes dangerous.

anyone feel free to pm me about hunting in NZ it really isn't hard to organise a self guided hunt there.

[ozy clint]

got some more pics for you...

 

me on the swing bridge.
 

can you see the chamios?
 

a sentry nanny tahr that caught our movements.
 

[ozy clint]

the trad trio..

from left, paul, mark and myself.





here's paul in his KUIU gear at 20 yards...

[ozy clint]

a classic tahr hunting scene...



i'd like to thank my trekking pole sponsor. it's the 'traditional' model....LOL

[KentuckyTJ]

I can't even dream that big. Amazing hunt and experience.

[slivrslingr]

Clint-You're livin' the dream, mate!

[Margly]

 

What a beautiful country!
Thanks for sharing:)

[Greg Szalewski]

Wow, that is quite the adventure. Thanks

[Terry Green]

Thanks for sharing sir!!!    

[smokin feathers]

great pics, thanks again for sharing.

[bowhunterfrompast]

What a hunt    thanks for sharing

[Homebru]

Steve H, I'll be 48, does that count for 50th?
homebru

[Dave Bowers]

Dang  

[ssoden]

Thank you .. it was just awesome thinking about it.

[BMejia]

Very cool! Looks like an adventure to seriously consider!!